Maintenance - Quality Inn, San Jose

Job Summary:

• Oversees property maintenance of grounds, building facilities and guest rooms. Within this responsibility he or she will inspect, maintain, and repair all mechanical, electrical, and other equipment used by the guest or affecting the quality of their experience while visiting the property.
• Responsible for daily cleaning and upkeep, preventive maintenance, small repair and tasks, special projects, and communicating larger maintenance needs to the General Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

• Follow grooming and appearance guidelines.
• Wear a provided maintenance uniform and nametag at all times on property.
• Order and install small maintenance items as needed for repair, under direction of Facilities Manager.
• Complete tasks and assignments on the daily Maintenance Checklist.
• Complete Maintenance Request Forms within 24 hours.
• Complete Preventive Maintenance program on a timely basis.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies timely, on a 24 hour call basis.
• Assist with carrying dishware items to rooms when requested.
• Practice safe working conditions under Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines to include Blood borne Pathogens.
• Practice safe chemical handling as prescribed in Material Safety and Data Sheets.
• Perform other such duties assigned by Property Management to meet guest or operational needs.
• Confer and cooperate with other management personnel to ensure coordination of hotel activities.
• Notify management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating and ventilating equipment.
• Report to work in full uniform.
• Order maintenance supplies as needed. Track inventory of all goods and services.
• Aide housekeeping department.
• Adheres to all training requirements as dictated by management and the hotel franchise.

Common Guest Areas and Exterior:

• Clears trash and empties property trash containers daily.
• Sweeps and cleans sidewalks and stairs as needed (trash and weather related).
• Clears debris from parking lot, landscaping, and dumpster area daily.
• Ensures exterior building and grounds are clean by use of a pressure washer and blower.
• Monitor furnace, air-conditioner and boiler systems to provide heat, cool air and hot water.
• Monitor outdoor sprinkler systems and insure proper coverage and timing.
• Maintain pool and Jacuzzi, following prescribed guidelines and complete daily and monthly pool logs.
• Mows lawn, trims shrubbery, and cultivates flowers.

Common Guest Areas and Interior:

• Paints walls, ceilings, doors and window trim as needed.
• Provides Preventive Maintenance to 2 rooms each day.
• Ensures Preventive Maintenance repairs in the following areas:
  • Lighting;
  • Electrical circuits and wiring;
  • Plumbing;
  • HVAC;
  • Guest room walls;
  • Appliances;
  • Doors and locks;
  • Furniture;
  • Carpet (remove stains) and;
  • Floor coverings.
• Ensures Guest Laundry washers, dryers, vending machines and common areas are cleaned twice daily.
• Maintains clean, organized maintenance workshop and storerooms.

Skills Needed:

• General knowledge of heating, air conditioning, electric and plumbing skills.
• Knowledge and ability to use basic work tools and equipment.
• Ability to patch holes, clean carpets, and paint walls.
• Ability to work well under limited supervision.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend at waist and work on knees.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk three flights of stairs.
• Ability to work outside in hot or cold weather.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.